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Senecio cordifolius L.f. trib. Senecioneae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesSenecio cordifolius L.f. trib. Senecioneae
BibliographySuppl. Pl.: 372 (1782)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude500-1200m
Descriptionglabrous, roots tuberous. leaves petiolate, broadly cordate or ovate, obtuse, rigid, sharply serrate, abaxially pale, capitula 1-few, long pedunculate, phyllaries acute
Size10-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsCineraria chamaedrifolia Lam.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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